Guiding Light – English Lyrics

• By: Paul van Dyk, Sue McLaren
• Album: Guiding Light

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Paul van Dyk and Sue McLaren's "Guiding Light." This emotive trance masterpiece, born from personal resilience and a message of unwavering hope, offers rich vocabulary for expressing encouragement, love, and perseverance through adversity. Dive into its poignant lyrics and uplifting melodies to learn how to articulate profound emotions and find strength in connection, making it special for its universal message of support.

[English]

When the darkness takes over

And the stars no longer shine

Adrift on a shipless ocean

With a moon that fails to rise

As the cold winds blow

No need to navigate alone

Know I'm always with you darlin'

Through the eye of every storm

Together we ignite

And illuminate the skies

For tonight

We are

We are Guiding Lights

We are Guiding Lights

We are Guiding Lights

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ B1	noun - the absence of light
take over /ˈteɪk ˌoʊvər/ B1	verb - to assume control of something; to begin to do something that someone else was doing
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out or reflect light
adrift /əˈdrɪft/ B2	adjective - (of a boat or ship) floating without being moored or steered; (of a person) without purpose or guidance
shipless /ˈʃɪpləs/ C1	adjective - without a ship or ships
ocean /ˈoʊʃn/ A2	noun - a very large expanse of sea
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth, visible by reflected sunlight
fail /feɪl/ A2	verb - to be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal; to stop working or operating
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one; (of the sun, moon, etc.) to appear above the horizon
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air
navigate /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/ B1	verb - to plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially by using instruments or maps; to find one's way
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight; a small, usually round hole or opening (as in 'eye of the storm')
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ B1	noun - a person who is very much loved or dear; a term of endearment adjective - loved very much; charming or endearing
ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ B2	verb - to catch fire or cause to catch fire; to arouse or excite (an emotion or situation)
illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ B2	verb - to light up or make bright; to help to clarify or explain
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the earth, appearing blue or cloudy
Guiding /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ B1	adjective - showing the way; providing direction or advice
Light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having a low weight; not dark in color verb - to provide with light or illumination; to set fire to

Key Grammar Structures

• When the darkness takes over

  ➔ Present Simple with 'when' for general truth

  ➔ The phrase 'When the darkness takes over' uses the Present Simple to describe a general or recurring situation, emphasizing that darkness often or naturally takes over.

• Adrift on a shipless ocean

  ➔ Present Participle as an adjective

  ➔ 'Adrift' is a present participle used as an adjective to describe the state of being lost or floating without direction in 'a shipless ocean'.

• No need to navigate alone

  ➔ Negative imperative

  ➔ The phrase 'No need to navigate alone' is a negative imperative, advising against doing something alone.

• Know I'm always with you darlin'

  ➔ Bare infinitive after 'know'

  ➔ The sentence uses the bare infinitive 'am' after 'know' to express a fact or assurance, emphasizing the speaker's constant presence.

• Through the eye of every storm

  ➔ Prepositional phrase for location

  ➔ The prepositional phrase 'Through the eye of every storm' indicates a specific location or path, suggesting resilience in the face of challenges.

• We are Guiding Lights

  ➔ Present Simple for a statement of identity

  ➔ The phrase 'We are Guiding Lights' uses the Present Simple to state a permanent or essential quality, identifying the speakers as guiding lights.